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20 in. x 1000 ft. Heavy Duty Stretch Film 65 lb. Tall Wardrobe Box Set your store to see localavailabilityPortfolio Design IdeasPortfolio BookPortfolio PackageArch PortfolioBook Cover Design IdeasDesign BooksBook Box DesignStory ArtArt SocietyForwardHere are some shots of a client design project I completed just before my Scandinavian holiday. Resonant Dialogues is a five book box set in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Truck gallery (aka Second Story art Society). Thanks Renato and Linda, it was a pleasure to work with you on this. The book was printed by Printcrafters (they print UPPERCASE magazines and books). Check out the alignment of the Truck logos on the book spines. Would you like one of these sets? When packing you home for your move, it is important to properly pack and protect your small items to ensure they arrive at your new location safe and sound. Each box type is designed to be used for different household items, but unless you’ve been packing for awhile, it might be difficult to decide what items should go in what box.
Fortunately, we are here to help. If you missed it, you might want to take a minute to review our General Packing Advice post first. Let’s focus on packing the book box. This is one of the most common moving box sizes, and can be used for a wide variety of items. The book box is 1.5 cubic feet and measures 17’’x12 3/8’’x 12 3/8’’. This box is the smallest of the standard-sized boxes, and because of that it is the ideal choice for packing heavy items and small items. You do not have to worry about the weight of these boxes – the box will typically fill up before you can make it too heavy. When packing this box, or any box for that matter, you will want to place some crumpled packing paper at the bottom of the box before starting. Carefully load items inside, and fill any extra space at the top of the box with more crumpled paper before closing. The boxes should always have a firm top once closed. If the top feels like it might give way when you push down on it, reopen the box and add more paper.
Books, files, CDs, DVDs, canned goods, silverware, tools, spices, desk supplies, small picture frames, photographs, non-hazardous liquids or cleaners, and small lampshades should all be packed into book boxes. Follow these packing tips and you will have mastered how to pack a book box. For more general packing information, as well as packing advice for other box types, be sure to check out the other articles in our packing series. If you ever decide that you need any movers to assist you with the packing or moving, feel free to reach out to our team at . We would happy to assist you with your move in any way. We have moving companies in Cleveland OH, Toledo OH, Rochester NY, Chicago IL, and across Michigan. Our experienced long distance movers also can handle moves anywhere in the country, or even internationally.Being a mobile book hoarder can be a challenge. In the last 10 years I’ve moved 12 times, and my boyfriend and I are currently gearing up for move number 13.
My family is, thankfully, always up to help, but they’ve started to balk at moving my library. Although getting my books from one place to another is one of the most daunting parts of any move, it’s also one of the most satisfying. In the stress of setting up a new place, organizing my bookshelves always makes me feel calm and makes a new space start to feel like home. And after a decade of moves, I’ve got some well-honed (and simple) strategies for moving a ton a books. One of the best things about moving is that it provides the perfect motivation to clear some of those books that have been lingering on your shelves. Beginning a month or two before your planned move, take a few runs through your bookshelves and ask yourself whether you really want to carry this book (among all the other books) to a new place. More often than not the answer will be a resounding no. Once you’ve pulled a book to giveaway, don’t look at it again – take the bags straight to a used bookstore or Goodwill to sell or donate and get them out of your hair.
This seems fairly obvious, but it’s a mistake I always make. The small (16″ x 12″ x 12″) box from Home Depot looks reasonable, but it gets heavy when filled with hardcovers. I’ve found that liquor store boxes, banana boxes, and old shipping boxes (from all of the books I ordered online…) work well for books. If you do use bigger boxes, only fill them about 75 percent with books. Use the rest for clothes, office supplies or other light-weight objects. You can also fill the tops of boxes with paper or bubble wrap to protect the books. 3. Think creatively about packing options If your move is a short one, reusable grocery bags (especially the $1 cheapies at the grocery store), storage baskets and even brown paper bags work well for packing books. Another Rioter suggested using suitcases with wheels to move books and putting your clothes (much lighter!) in boxes. Whatever you use, make sure the bottom is sturdy – books hurt when they fall on your feet. 4. Pack strategically and label judiciously
When you get ready to pack your books, pack strategically. Keep books that are shelved together in the same boxes so you’re not digging around for books that go together while you’re unpacking. And take some time to label your boxes in a way that makes sense to you. I generally write the genre and read/unread on the box, since that’s how I have my shelves arranged. This will save you time and frustration later. If you like the way your shelves are arranged, take photos so you have a reminder of where books generally go. 5. Box the books early While it’s tempting to wait on boxing up books, I’ve found it’s best to deal with them early in the packing process. Having the boxes sitting around can be cumbersome, but packing them early means I’m still motivated to pack carefully, I still have good boxes to use, and I can cull a few extra titles as I’m filling boxes. If your books will be in storage before or after your move, pack the books spine down to protect them.
You can also lay books flat or pack them standing up. I tend to use a mix of methods in each box. Just be sure none of the books are packed at an angle or bent in a strange way – they’ll be warped when you take them out. 7. Remember your emergency reading materials Don’t pack all of your books! Make sure you leave out a few options to read just before and after your move, especially if you’ll be without your full library for any length of time. Put these books in the same box you put all of your other “emergency” supplies like contact information, medication, and cell phone chargers. Being without a good book would be a disaster. 8. Unpack the books first-ish (or get them out of the way) I generally live in small houses, so having 20 boxes of books sitting around is a problem. Once the furniture is in place, the bed is made, and I’ve had some food, I take some time to unpack my books. Nothing makes me feel more settled than having my books on my shelves and, as a bonus, getting the books in place makes the entire house feel less cluttered.